In a message dated 8/16/2004 9:37:59 PM Eastern Standard Time, Djdawson2
writes:
> I'm a big believer in hard data. "Blowing doors off" is not hard data. No
> offense, but I prefer scientific methods. Show me your dyno chart ;) Also,
> I won't even address the practice of clipping turbine wheels to compensate
> for not having the right wheel, heck... the RS2 turbine is a clipped K24
> wheel. For me, it's just another reason why I don't need to mess with the KKK
> stuff. Again, this is just my preference... not intended to offend those
> working with KKKs. Obviously, good results can be had using them.
> It is interesting that you note that the RS2 is left behind at 4000rpm+
> because at the boost levels produced with the popular RS2 software, that is
> when the RS2 compressor begins to get in trouble. If you look at the dyno runs,
> you can see that the Garret does indeed outperform the RS2 in the higher rev
> range. The big issue, however, is that due to the shift in (and loss of)
> torque, it is much less useable power in everyday situations. That's what
> we're trying to cure.
> Take care,
> Dave
Dave,
I gotcha on what your saying, and I'm not offended at all but I think a lot
of people are looking for more and they donn't know it so I'm just trying to
save some of the people that are reading your posts from being like I was and
going through 5 turbo's before I found the one that spooled up fairly quick and
had plenty of power through the rev range. I regret not ever getting the car
on the dyno but the S2 coupe will be running pretty much the same setup as my
s4 was so I'll make sure I get it on the dyno for some true testing. Other
than what my car could pull on some big straights I don't have any hard HP #'s.
In a straight line it out ran a chipped RS6, 993tt porsche, ZO6 vette, and some
other high HP modded cars so I just figured it was making good power.
Elijah